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Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less

Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
Matthew Clendenin
Matthew Clendenin February 16, 2026 @ 05:40 PM
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Dominic Boyd
Dominic Boyd 6'5" | SG | 2026
IL
Luke McKay
Luke McKay 6'2" | SF | 2027
IL
Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson 6'4" | PF | 2026
IL
Parker Krogman
Parker Krogman 6'3" | PF/PG | 2026
IL
Maddox Ritzel
Maddox Ritzel 6'4" | SG | 2026
IL
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While Johnson also finished offensive rebounds, his most noticeable impact was on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2507312"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6993aae28f8c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Metro-East Lutheran Knights [player_tooltip player_id='2507312' first='Dominic' last='Boyd'] was a solid contributor in their win over the Crusaders. Boyd used his size to screen, box out, and create space for his teammates. But he wasn't just a big man throwing his body around. He showed good ball control, a smooth mid-range shot, and a threat from the perimeter if set and ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2383987"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6993aae28f92e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2383987' first='Luke' last='McKay'] helped carry the Woodlawn Cardinals to a victory over the Eastland Cougars on 02/14/2026. McKay appeared to be a reliable set shooter comfortable from beyond the arc. [player_tooltip player_id='2383987' first='Luke' last='McKay'] made at least two three-pointers that night and showed flashes of a turnaround jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874861"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6993aae28f980"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1874861' first='Parker' last='Krogman']'s effort kept the Eastland Cougars in the game against the Cardinals. He's a hardworking player on the floor. His broad size gives him an advantage. He uses this to make space around the rim and position for rebounds. Krogman is also a strong finisher. He has a reliable shot from all areas of the floor. This includes shots from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552415"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6993aae28f9cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1552415' first='Maddox' last='Ritzel'] demonstrated his scoring versatility as he helped the Nashville Hornets defeat the Effingham Hearts. Ritzel excelled at scoring off screens, finding open space for threes, and shooting on the move. He also proved to be a dependable defender, guarding the paint effectively and maintaining good coverage on his opponent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson

IL
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kyle
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Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Belleville Althoff
|
IL
Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
The Althoff Crusaders were defeated by the Metro-East Lutheran Knights on 02/14/2026. Kyle Johnson was one of the...
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State: Illinois
School: Belleville Althoff
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Dominic Boyd

Dominic Boyd

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Dominic
Boyd SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Metro East Lutheran
|
IL
Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
Metro-East Lutheran Knights Dominic Boyd was a solid contributor in their win over the Crusaders. Boyd used his...
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School: Metro East Lutheran
Club: Illinois Orange Basketball Club
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Luke McKay

Luke McKay

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Luke
McKay SF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Woodlawn
|
IL
Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
Luke McKay helped carry the Woodlawn Cardinals to a victory over the Eastland Cougars on 02/14/2026. McKay appeared...
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School: Woodlawn
Club: Illinois Bears
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Parker Krogman

Parker Krogman

IL
PF/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF/PG
CLASS 2026
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Parker
Krogman PF/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Eastland
|
IL
Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
Parker Krogman ‘s effort kept the Eastland Cougars in the game against the Cardinals. He’s a hardworking player...
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Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Eastland
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Maddox Ritzel

Maddox Ritzel

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Maddox
Ritzel SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Nashville
|
IL
Small School Shoutouts – 500 or Less
Maddox Ritzel demonstrated his scoring versatility as he helped the Nashville Hornets defeat the Effingham Hearts. Ritzel excelled...
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Maddox Ritzel

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School: Nashville
Club: Illinois Bears
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